French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine Christophe Pichon 2012 Saint-Joseph
  • French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine Christophe Pichon 2012 Saint-Joseph
  • French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine Christophe Pichon 2012 Saint-Joseph

Domaine Christophe Pichon
2012 Saint-Joseph

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A light but elegant Saint-Joseph, created with Syrah grapes grown on the upper half of granitic hillsides and aged 9 months in oak. We find it great for everyday drinking.

  • This is a light, delicate, Pinot drinker’s Syrah. A classic and classy example of how the Syrah grape tastes when grown in a cool climate. Juicy raspberry with a hint of white pepper. Great acidity on the finish makes this a nice food-pairing wine.

    Food pairing: Lemongrass pork

  • Light, fruity, grapey scents mingle with suggestions of caramel, butter, and ripe red fruit. Straightforward and immediately appealing on the palate with an attractive, sapid quality. Good body, light tannins, and good acidity combine for a balanced flavor profile. Savory, subtle, restrained. Appealing now but likely to soften somewhat with another year or two in bottle.

    Food pairing: Lamb; sausages; grilled or barbecued meat; pungent stews; pepper steak; dishes flavored with olives or pungent herbs

The Creator of This Wine

Domaine Christophe Pichon

Domaine Christophe Pichon

For Christophe Pichon, winemaking is a family affair. After working with his father for years, he took over the family domaine in 1991, and started created his own high-quality Rhône wines with his wife Isabelle. Now with the eldest two of their six children working in the fields alongside them, they truly run a ‘family’ domaine -- in every sense of the word.

Details
Producer:Domaine Christophe Pichon
Region:Rhone
Year:2012
Maturity:2016-2020
Alcohol:12.5%
Bottle size:750ml
Color:Red
Varietal:Syrah
Flavors:Red Fruit, Herbs, Pepper
Body:Medium
Soul:Youthful